Evening Chargehand

Salary

39.4k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chargehand Fitter to join our Engineering Team at our ​ Walkergate  Depot in ​ Newcastle upon Tyne .

At Stagecoach Northeast we operate over 400 vehicles, which connect our passengers across Tyne and Wear and Teesside with our engineering teams playing a fundamental role in ensuring our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. Our depot at  Walkergate  is a purpose-built facility and we operate 118 buses and coaches from here.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our maintenance team to ensure our vehicles are maintained and repaired, so they remain available, roadworthy and reliable for our customers at all times. The evening Chargehand role’s primary objective is to review defect cards from that day with a view to fix to enable the depot to meet the service requirements for the next day.

This is a shift-based role with the working pattern consisting of eight days on and six days off, 16:00 – 02:00 which will be discussed at interview.

A PCV licence is preferred but not essential as training will be provided as required.

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject is essential. 

Salary: Potential to earn  £39.4k basic – £35.4k per year with some overtime working.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Benefits:

Excellent company pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee discount scheme Free travel on bus services in the area Free on-site parking Sick pay Store discount Wellness programme Ongoing product training - we believe in investing in our staff and manufacturing based courses are available for ongoing product development

Application question(s):

Please confirm which NVQ level 3 or equivalent you hold:

Experience:

Engineering: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

NVQ level 3 Engineering (PCV, HGV)

Work Location:  Walkergate depot, Newcastle upon Tyne

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. 

Location:

Stagecoach Walkergate Depot Walkergate Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2BZ

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